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The 15 Best Day Trips from Cabimas

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Cabimas, Venezuela, led by Maracaibo, Ciudad Ojeda, Maicao. The closest is Concepción, about 40 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cabimas at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Maracaibo32 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Ciudad Ojeda27 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Maicao139 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Machiques126 km W2 hrFull-day trip
La Concepción49 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Los Puertos de Altagracia36 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Concepción26 km W40 minHalf-day trip
La Villa del Rosario95 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
San Timoteo80 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Santa Cruz de Mara51 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Mene Grande84 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
San Rafael70 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Lagunillas37 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Sabana de Mendoza130 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Caja Seca146 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Cabimas

  1. 1

    Maracaibo, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-west of Cabimas1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Aquaventura Park.

  2. 2

    Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Cabimas1 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Maicao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Cabimas4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Machiques, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km west of Cabimas4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    La Concepción, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-west of Cabimas1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Los Puertos de Altagracia, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Cabimas1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Concepción, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km west of Cabimas1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Cabimas3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    San Timoteo, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Cabimas2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Santa Cruz de Mara, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Cabimas2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Mene Grande, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-east of Cabimas2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    San Rafael, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Cabimas2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Lagunillas, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Cabimas1 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Sabana de Mendoza, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Cabimas4 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Caja Seca, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of Cabimas4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cabimas to Maracaibo

A realistic pace for Maracaibo, 32 km from Cabimas. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Cabimas
  2. 09:05Arrive in Maracaibo (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Aquaventura Park
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Maracaibo
  6. 15:05Head back to Cabimas
  7. 15:40Home in Cabimas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cabimas?
The best day trips from Cabimas are Maracaibo, Ciudad Ojeda, Maicao, Machiques, La Concepción. The closest is Concepción, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cabimas?
Concepción is the closest, 26 km west of Cabimas, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cabimas?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Cabimas: Concepción (40 min), Ciudad Ojeda (40 min), Maracaibo (35 min), Los Puertos de Altagracia (40 min), Lagunillas (45 min), La Concepción (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Cabimas for a day out?
Maracaibo is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km north-west of Cabimas and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cabimas?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Caja Seca at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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